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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Associated Students of Colorado State University Director of Governmental Affairs Ava Wilkins takes part in the Powermapping and the Power of Storytelling breakout session during the Colorado Higher Education Basic Needs Summit in Denver Wednesday, April 9.
Colorado Basic Needs Summit unites activists, advocates for student well-being
Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter • April 14, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University organized the first-ever Colorado Basic Needs Summit April 9, beginning...

A man in a suit speaks in front of a microphone.
ASCSU senate discusses sustainable living in FSL, HDS emergency room procedure
Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter • April 13, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University discussed and voted on multiple pieces of legislation during the 26th...

Two men in suits speak, holding a microphone.
Jakye Nunley, Joseph Godshall elected ASCSU president, VP
Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter • April 11, 2025

On April 9, Associated Students of Colorado State University members and students packed into the ASCSU senate chambers to...

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CSU rodeo facilitates connections between athletes, animals
Sophie Webb, Sports Editor • April 15, 2025

An essential part of a team sport is building chemistry with those around, but for the Colorado State rodeo team, the connections made transcend...

Regenerative agriculture gives back to local soil environments
Natalee Garcia, Staff Reporter • April 15, 2025

Colorado State University's College of Agricultural Sciences is collaborating with farmers to explore and promote regenerative agriculture techniques....

Pavelko: Modernization of country dancing is sweeping across nation
Hana Pavelko, Collegian Columnist • April 15, 2025
Popular dancing shows often introduce the general population to new dancing styles like the cha-cha, paso doble, Viennese waltz and Charleston. These are only some of the many styles of dance there are in the world, and in recent years, I have seen firsthand the increase in popularity of a different dance style: country dancing.
Horoscopes April 14-20
April 14, 2025
Junior Horticulture major, April Ferzoco, pulls weeds at the CSU Annual Trial Garden. The Trial Garden provides a place for research and plant outreach for students and community members every year and is located at 1401 Remington Street. (Natalie Dyer | Collegian)
Life and Culture
CSU Flower Trial Gardens offer colorful area for Colorado horticulture research
Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter • April 14, 2025

Walking to the University Center for the Arts, pops of blue, violet, red, orange and yellow sprout from the grounds and in the orange pots laid...

Hundreds of yellow and red flags are placed into a green lawn.
CSU’s Holocaust Awareness Week draws to close
Audrey Weishaar, Staff Reporter • April 10, 2025
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Rhett Witt, with the University of Wyoming Rodeo Team, competes in steer wrestling during the 75th annual Skyline Stampede Rodeo final Short Go competition at The Ranch in Larimer County, Colorado, April 6. Witt placed fifth, with a time of 14.5 seconds.
Sports
Gallery: Rodeo team embodies spirit of the West
Garrett Mogel, Photo Director • April 17, 2025

McKinlee May, a member of the Colorado State University rodeo team, competes in barrel racing during the 75th annual Skyline Stampede rodeo at The Ranch Events Complex April 6. May placed seventh, with a time of 31.11 seconds.
Passion for rodeo thrives at Skyline Stampede’s 75th anniversary
Sophia Schaller, Staff Reporter • April 14, 2025
Mariya Dobreva hits the ball back during her singles match during Colorado State University's dual against Wyoming April 13. CSU lost 4-1.
CSU tennis closes out regular season with Border War loss
Mason Ford, Staff Reporter • April 13, 2025
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Opinion
Pavelko: Modernization of country dancing is sweeping across nation
Hana Pavelko, Collegian Columnist • April 15, 2025
Popular dancing shows often introduce the general population to new dancing styles like the cha-cha, paso doble, Viennese waltz and Charleston. These are only some of the many styles of dance there are in the world, and in recent years, I have seen firsthand the increase in popularity of a different dance style: country dancing.
Seymour: Disliking Western style is just a phase
Seymour: Disliking Western style is just a phase
Charlotte Seymour, Collegian Columnist • April 14, 2025
Image of a cartoon grandma knitting.
Weishaar: Granny hobbies have many benefits; don’t judge them
Audrey Weishaar, Collegian Columnist • April 10, 2025
Image of cartoon ram handing money to a person who doesn't want it.
Seymour: More amenities on campus should accept RamCash
Charlotte Seymour, Collegian Columnist • April 8, 2025
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A man kneels down to tend to some crops while a sprinkler system runs alongside him.
Science
Regenerative agriculture gives back to local soil environments
Natalee Garcia, Staff Reporter • April 15, 2025

Colorado State University's College of Agricultural Sciences is collaborating with farmers to explore and promote regenerative agriculture techniques....

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John Matsushima’s research impacts cattle industry decades later
Riley Paling, Staff Reporter • April 14, 2025
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Arts and Entertainment
21st Annual Masks Fundraiser & Exhibition fundraises for MoA Fort Collins
Janaya Stafford, Staff Reporter • April 15, 2025

The 21st Annual Masks Fundraiser & Exhibition presents a diverse collection of donated masks to raise money for the Museum of Art Fort Collins....

horoscopes
Horoscopes April 14-20
Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter • April 14, 2025
McKinlee May, a member of the Colorado State University rodeo team, competes in barrel racing during the 75th annual Skyline Stampede rodeo at The Ranch Events Complex April 6. May placed seventh, with a time of 31.11 seconds.
Passion for rodeo thrives at Skyline Stampede’s 75th anniversary
Sophia Schaller, Staff Reporter • April 14, 2025
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Dante’s Inferno Strain Review
Miles Buchan • March 4, 2025

Strain Review – Dante’s Inferno Cannabis strains are plentiful, potent, and ever-evolving as cultivation culture strives to develop new...

Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter • May 4, 2023
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